Social Worker, Temporary Full Time, Access to Care & Transitions

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kingston is seeking a skilled Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and support for discharge planning. The ideal candidate will have a Master of Social Work and be registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers. Competitive salary and benefits offered in a supportive environment focused on patient care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent full-time benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Education and mentorship opportunities

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work from a recognized institution.
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers.
• Experience in hospital social work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform client assessments using evidence-based strategies.
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
• Advocate for family/community support.
• Facilitate community referrals for discharge planning.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counselling/Psychotherapy

Case management

Patient education

Discharge planning

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Registration with Ontario College of Social Workers

Tools

Electronic patient record systems

Job description

Job Code: 19245

Status: Temporary Full Time (up to 21 months)

Location: Access to Care & Transitions

Union: OPSEU Paramedical

Wage: $44.67 - $57.91/hr

Posting Period: Open Until Filled

Overview

Reporting to the designated manager, the Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment, counselling/psychotherapy, case management, patient/family education, supportive counselling, discharge planning, service coordination and consultation according to organizational and best practice standards in order to assist patients to achieve optimum recovery and quality of life. This includes maximizing the benefit patients and families receive from their medical treatments and transitioning to timely and risk-reduced discharges. The Social Worker provides leadership in high risk social situations, program development, advocacy, and developing and maintaining strong community linkages. The Social Worker aligns his/her work with the operational priorities related to access to care and transitions and is accountable for maintaining the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a recognized educational institution
• Current unrestricted registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers
• Two years of experience in providing Social Work service in a hospital setting with the relevant population, preferred
• Experience with electronic patient record systems, preferred

Role Responsibilities

• Performs client assessment utilizing population-specific and evidence-based assessment strategies
• Provides crisis intervention as necessary
• Uses evidence-based treatment strategies and engages and supports clients and their families in establishing and achieving person-centered treatment goals, including promotion of self-management skills
• Uses a strength-based approach to support clients in achieving optimal health/functioning/recovery
• Advocates for, and arranges family/community support team conferences as necessary, in consultation with the patient/client
• Evaluates outcomes of Social Work treatment plan on an ongoing basis and modifies as appropriate, completing follow-up as needed
• Provides psycho-education and support around the client/patient illness/functional outcomes and the family’s role in the therapeutic process
• Facilitates community referrals to support efficient and effective discharge planning and/or transition as necessary (this includes but is not limited to community agencies such as CCAC, Addiction and Mental Health Services)
• Provides leadership in care navigation and discharge planning by collaborating with the client/patient/family by assisting the client/patient in the development of a discharge plan consistent with realistic, achievable, identified goals
• Takes a primary role in managing patient/client/family/provider expectations about discharge and communicating discharge logistics to achieve timely transitions, positive outcomes, service efficiency and effectiveness
• Facilitates access to care and transitions by actively supporting predictive discharge planning, where applicable
• Acts as liaison and assists clients and staff with coordination of CCAC and other community resources/services
• Builds and maintains linkages with appropriate community agencies to facilitate effective collaboration related to access to care and transitions

Why Work At Providence Care Hospital

• Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
• A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with excellent full-time benefits
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• State of the Art Building with on-site parking
• On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails